{"id":3446,"date":"2023-10-12T10:20:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T10:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/programs\/widows-fund\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T13:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:08:46","slug":"widows-fund","status":"publish","type":"programs","link":"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/en\/programs\/widows-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Widows+ Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The Widows+ Fund<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The widows we support are introduced to us through our local partners. We have all visited them (regularly) in their homes. Every situation is unique, and each widow has her own story. Depending on income, fixed expenses, and living conditions, we adjust the monthly support. Families are visited every month and guided where needed. Once the children complete their education and begin working, they contribute additional income. At that point, we either reduce or stop the financial support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The difference before and after financial support is remarkable. Where there was once anxiety, stress, shame, and exhaustion, there is now calm\u2014and laughter returns!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Meet the Widows We Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"407\" src=\"http:\/\/stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/nasreen-1-700x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/nasreen-1-700x407.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/nasreen-1-250x145.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/nasreen-1-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/nasreen-1-120x70.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/nasreen-1.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nasreen+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After her husband passed away, her father-in-law took the family in. As a single mother, it is not easy to cover all living expenses. We are happy to lend a helping hand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"407\" src=\"http:\/\/stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kathreen-700x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kathreen-700x407.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kathreen-250x145.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kathreen-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kathreen-120x70.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kathreen.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kathreen+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in a house with your family but having no private room or space\u2026 it\u2019s not easy when you work hard and your kids are studying. Yet they manage it. They\u2019re amazing!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"407\" src=\"http:\/\/stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/martha-700x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/martha-700x407.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/martha-250x145.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/martha-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/martha-120x70.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/martha.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Martha+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all the hard work and studying, there\u2019s always a bright smile in Martha\u2019s family. It\u2019s always a joy to see each other\u2014and now they are completely self-sufficient!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"407\" src=\"http:\/\/stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/irshad-700x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/irshad-700x407.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/irshad-250x145.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/irshad-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/irshad-120x70.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/irshad.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irshad+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always a pleasure to meet Irshad, her son, and her daughter. Hardworking people who want to make something of their lives! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With great sorrow, in 2025 we had to say goodbye to her youngest son, Aman, after a short illness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"407\" src=\"http:\/\/stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shumaila-700x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shumaila-700x407.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shumaila-250x145.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shumaila-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shumaila-120x70.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shumaila.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shumaila+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working full-time and raising three daughters\u2014it\u2019s not an easy position. But what hardworking women these ladies are! We\u2019re proud of them!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Holiday<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Every year we offere families from the Widows+ Fund and the BeFree! program a short vacation\u2014an experience they never even dared to dream of. We do this because we know how valuable it is to enjoy and relax for a while, and to strengthen bonds and networks. Would you like to contribute? Feel free to invest with us \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"531\" src=\"http:\/\/stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-1.png 398w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-1-250x334.png 250w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-1-120x160.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"531\" src=\"http:\/\/stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-2.png 398w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-2-250x334.png 250w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-2-120x160.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"531\" src=\"http:\/\/stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-3.png 398w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-3-250x334.png 250w, https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Holiday-3-120x160.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Would You Like to Support a Family?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We are looking for individuals, companies, organizations, or other funds that want to contribute to the <strong>Widows+ Fund<\/strong> so we can ensure continuity. Do you think it\u2019s a good idea to invest in a family? We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1994,"template":"","class_list":["post-3446","programs","type-programs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Widows+ Fund - stOne international<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stoneinternational.org\/en\/programs\/widows-fund\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Widows+ Fund - stOne international\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Widows+ Fund The widows we support are introduced to us through our local partners. 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